Canon Announces the 12MP PowerShot G9 with RAW Mode

By Editor • Aug. 22, 2007

Canon PowerShot G9 (front view) Canon USA has launched its new flagship compact for advanced photographers – the 12.1MP PowerShot G9. The successor to the PowerShot G7, the PowerShot G9 incorporates improvements driven by market feedback offering a wide range of user-oriented enhancements, including RAW image capture and a redesigned grip and thumb rest for improved handling. Other advancements include a high resolution 3.0" PureColor LCD II, enhanced Face Detection Technology and Red-Eye Correction in playback.

Features

12.1MP (1/1.7" sensor) with RAW (CR2) mode
6x optical zoom lens with optical Image Stabilizer and SR coating
DIGIC III processor with iSAPS
Compact body with dedicated ISO and Multi Control dials
Face Detection AF/AE/FE and Red-Eye Correction in playback
3.0" high-resolution, PureColor LCD II with wide viewing angle
ISO 1600 and Auto ISO Shift
25 shooting modes including full manual control and 2 custom settings
Extra telephoto reach with Digital Tele-Converter and Safety Zoom
Hot shoe support for Canon Speedlite flashes and optional accessories

Canon PowerShot G9 (back view) In addition to VGA (30fps) and high resolution XGA (15fps) movie recording, the Canon G9 also features a LP (Long Play) mode. This mode offers movies of half the file size without compromising on resolution or frame rate. The new Time Lapse Movie function allows the extended capture of changing scenes – such as a blooming flower, or bustling city streets – for accelerated playback as smooth VGA-quality movie clips.

For storage, the PowerShot G9 supports SD, SDHC and MMC cards as well as the new MMCplus and HC MMCplus formats for storage capacities of up to 32GB. The camera is supplied with a 32MB memory card.

The PowerShot G9 can accommodate a wide range of Canon accessories. These include optional lenses and Speedlite flash units including Canon's Speedlite ST-E2 wireless flash transmitter.

Canon PowerShot G9 12.1 Megapixel